Saga Prefecture to Host "SSP NEXUS 2026," Its First Academic Forum to Convey New Value of Sports
Saga Prefecture will host "SSP NEXUS 2026," an academic forum designed to create new value in sports, at SAGA Arena on May 16 and 17, 2026. This initiative aims to promote the SAGA Sports Pyramid concept and foster regional revitalization and human resource development through sports.
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Saga Prefecture is promoting the SAGA Sports Pyramid (SSP) concept, which aims to expand the base of sports culture (doing, watching, supporting, nurturing, earning) through the development of top athletes, thereby fostering human resources and regional development through the power of sports.
To further advance this SSP concept, "SSP NEXUS 2026" will be newly held as a venue where people involved in sports, such as athletes, coaches, business people, and researchers, can gather to consider and share the new value and future of sports.
SSP NEXUS 2026 Outline
・Date
Saturday, May 16, 2026: Doors open at 13:00
Sunday, May 17, 2026: Doors open at 9:00
・Venue
SAGA Arena (2-1-10 Hinode, Saga City)
・Organizer
Saga Prefecture
・Special Cooperation
Japan Sports Policy Promotion Organization
・Sponsors
Japan Sports Agency, Japan Sport Association, Saga University, Nagahara Gakuen Nishi-Kyushu University
・Program
Application Information
(1) General Admission (Free)
Application Form
*Those who have not applied in advance can still participate on the day, but advance registration is encouraged if possible.
(2) Reception (Paid)
To deepen interaction among participants at SSP NEXUS 2026, a reception will be held as follows.
*Please apply using the general admission application form.
・Date
Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 17:40 (evening of the first day)
・Venue
SAGA Arena 3F, Delta 00
・Fee
6,500 yen
About the SSP Concept
A project that aims to foster human resources and regional development through the power of sports by developing top athletes associated with Saga who challenge the world, thereby expanding the base of sports culture (doing, watching, supporting, nurturing, earning), and establishing a virtuous cycle that leads to the development of even more top athletes.
For more details, please check the official SAGA Sports Pyramid website.
SAGA Sports Pyramid Official Website
To further advance this SSP concept, "SSP NEXUS 2026" will be newly held as a venue where people involved in sports, such as athletes, coaches, business people, and researchers, can gather to consider and share the new value and future of sports.
SSP NEXUS 2026 Outline
・Date
Saturday, May 16, 2026: Doors open at 13:00
Sunday, May 17, 2026: Doors open at 9:00
・Venue
SAGA Arena (2-1-10 Hinode, Saga City)
・Organizer
Saga Prefecture
・Special Cooperation
Japan Sports Policy Promotion Organization
・Sponsors
Japan Sports Agency, Japan Sport Association, Saga University, Nagahara Gakuen Nishi-Kyushu University
・Program
Application Information
(1) General Admission (Free)
Application Form
*Those who have not applied in advance can still participate on the day, but advance registration is encouraged if possible.
(2) Reception (Paid)
To deepen interaction among participants at SSP NEXUS 2026, a reception will be held as follows.
*Please apply using the general admission application form.
・Date
Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 17:40 (evening of the first day)
・Venue
SAGA Arena 3F, Delta 00
・Fee
6,500 yen
About the SSP Concept
A project that aims to foster human resources and regional development through the power of sports by developing top athletes associated with Saga who challenge the world, thereby expanding the base of sports culture (doing, watching, supporting, nurturing, earning), and establishing a virtuous cycle that leads to the development of even more top athletes.
For more details, please check the official SAGA Sports Pyramid website.
SAGA Sports Pyramid Official Website